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Title |
Redbelt |
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Release Date |
May 2, 2008 (USA) |
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Rating |
R |
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Run Time |
99 Minutes |
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Director |
David Mamet |
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Writer(s) |
David Mamet |
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Main Cast |
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer,
Alice Braga, Tim Allen, Rodrigo Santoro, Ricky Jay, Joe
Mantegna, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Paymer, Max Martini |
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Studio |
Sony Pictures Classics |
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Genre |
Action, Drama |
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MoQuotable |
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Mo Micro Review |
In
Redbelt, a highly skilled fight instructor - easily beguiled by
friends and family - fights with honor. David Mamet’s artistic
look at the world of mixed martial arts, Redbelt stars thespian
Chewitel Ejiofor as Mike Terry, the leader of a failing dojo.
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former military man, Terry has supplemented his military
training with years of studying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Based in
Los Angeles, Terry teaches the art and honor of his sport to
cops and other citizens in his local community. Following his
creed that “competition weakens the fighter,” Terry shies away
from cashing in on his skill and refuses to participate in prize
fights until his back is against the wall and his reputation is
at stake.
A
cinematic exploration of one man’s dogged adherence to an
unpopular code of honor, the film also stars Alice Braga, Tim
Allen, Emily Mortimer and Joe Mantegna. (M. Lowe, MOSAEC.com) |
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MoNews |
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Synopsis |
Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is the chief instructor at the
Southside Jiu-jitsu Academy. Although a talented fighter, he
refuses to compete in professional bouts: "Competition weakens
the fighter." Instead he trains dedicated students in the art of
self-defense: bodyguards, cops, soldiers. At his
brother-in-law's club one evening, Mike saves famous action star
Chet Frank ( Tim Allen) from a severe beating. His defense of
Frank leads to a job in the film industry, but other events
conspire to force Mike to participate in a prize fight. An
American samurai film set the world of mixed martial arts, David
Mamet's Redbelt is a story about the limits of a single man's
integrity. (Studio). |
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Redbelt |
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Title |
Speed Racer |
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Release Date |
May 9, 2008 (USA) |
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Rating |
PG |
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Run Time |
135 Minutes |
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Director |
Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski |
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Writer(s) |
Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski |
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Main Cast |
Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci,
John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam |
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Studio |
Warner Bros. |
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Genre |
Action, Family, Sport |
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MoQuotable |
None |
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Mo Micro Review |
In Speed Racer, a label-less
driver eschews deep pocket sponsors as he strives for the
checkerboard flag.
Despite Technicolor images in this high-octane themed film,
Speed Racer’s plot is painfully lackluster and is more likely to
induce snores than cheers (M. Lowe, MOSAEC.com) |
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MoNews |
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Synopsis |
Hurtling down the track, careening
around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed
is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only
real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized—the
legendary Rex Racer, whose death in a race has left behind a
legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill.
Speed is loyal to the family
racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of
Speed’s thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and
tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates
the company’s maniacal owner but
uncovers a terrible secret—some of the biggest races are being
fixed by a handful of ruthless tycoons who manipulate the top
drivers to boost profits. If Speed won’t drive for Royalton,
Royalton will see to it that Speed never crosses another finish
line. (Studio). |
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Official Site |
Speed Racer |
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Title |
War, Inc. |
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Release Date |
May 23, 2008 (Limited) |
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Rating |
R |
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Run Time |
107 Minutes |
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Director |
Joshua Seftel |
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Writer(s) |
Mark Leyner, Jeremy Pikser & John
Cusack |
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Main Cast |
John
Cusack, Joan Cusack, Marisa Tomei, Hilary Duff, Ben Kingsley,
Dan Aykroyd |
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Studio |
First Look Studios |
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Genre |
Action, Comedy, Thriller |
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MoQuotable |
None |
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Mo Micro Review |
In War, Inc., Hauser (John
Cusack), a hot sauce swigging mercenary, poses as a Tamerlane
trade show producer, pushing Brand USA in war torn Turaquistan.
However, Hauser’s true purpose is to bump off a Tamerlane-backed
oil minister – Omar Sharif – no not the actor :-).
A
satirical pot shot at the business of war and warmongers, the
film starts out hokey, but in the end is as a quirky political
commentary bolstered by strong performances from its ensemble
that includes Joan Cusack, Marisa Tomei, Hilary Duff, Ben
Kingsley and Dan Aykroyd. (M. Lowe, MOSAEC.com) |
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Synopsis |
War, Inc. is a political satire
set in Turaqistan, a country occupied by an American private
corporation run by a former US Vice-President. In an effort to
monopolize the opportunities the war-torn nation offers, the
corporation's CEO hires a troubled hit man to kill a Middle East
oil minister. Now, struggling with his own growing demons, the
assassin must pose as the corporation's Trade Show Producer in
order to pull off this latest hit, while maintaining his cover
by organizing the high-profile wedding of Yonica Babyyeah an
outrageous Central Asian pop star, and keeping a sexy left wing
reporter in check. (Studio). |
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Official Site |
War,
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